DAY 7: Team Sask at the 2019 WCSG

Aug 15, 2019

DAY 7: TEAM SASK at the 2019 Western Canada Summer Games

SWIFT CURRENT, SK (August 15, 2019): After an action-packed day with competitions taking place in every Phase 2 sport besides Golf, Team Sask has blown well past the 100 medal mark and taken back second place in the standings. A total of 28 medals were earned in Triathlon, Diving and Athletics, with many close finishes and personal bests recorded. On Friday, Golf will begin its competition at the 2019 Western Canada Summer Games.

IN THE MEDIA:
CTV News was onsite yesterday reporting on the Games. Watch it here

QUOTES OF THE DAY:

"It's super hard to hold in the emotion because I am a mechanic for the entire event, but I'm so proud of my daughter [HUNTER SCHROEDER] for qualifying and competing here." Triathlon mechanic TIM SCHROEDER (Saskatoon) on the difficulty of playing two roles in Triathlon at the WCSG

"With it being right in my hometown, it's just an easy transition to stay connected and to contribute to the Games. It takes so many people to put an event like this on... I'm just glad I'm able to help out in any way." JACKIE POWELL (Swift Current), Special Olympics Swimming coach during Phase 1 and Host Society volunteer during Phase 2"

"This is like, my fifth granola bar today!"ELLA KOZAK (Yorkton) on life in the Athletes' Village

TEAM SASK SUPPORTER SPOTLIGHT:
Tonight is Team Sask's Supporter Appreciation Reception, an event which serves to recognize the important support systems in the lives of our athletes. Thank you to all the parents, families, friends and coaches who allow our athletes to give their best on and off the field of play.

CHELSEA DYCK (Saskatoon, Rowing): "My personal role models include my parents and coaches. They have supported me through all of my decisions and have guided me and shaped me into the best athlete I can be."

NATE HARDER (Waldheim, Indoor Volleyball): "My dad is my role model because he has been playing this game for such a long time, and he is a great person and athlete on and off the court. I aspire to be that way.

DIVING: Saskatchewan Divers opened up their competition in a big way, earning gold (MARGO ERLAM, Saskatoon) and silver (QUINN GARIEPY, Saskatoon) in the women's 1m Spring. On the men's side, JAMIE SPILCHAK (Saskatoon) earned gold in the men's 3m spring.

WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Saskatchewan first faced off against Yukon, winning in three straight sets (25-20, 25-12, 25-20). The squad's put up a strong fight against Manitoba in their second game, but ultimately lost.

MEN'S VOLLEYBALL: Saskatchewan played two games today: the first was won against Team NT in 3 sets, while the second was lost to Team Manitoba.

ROWING: Thursday's time trials saw some windy conditions, but Saskatchewan athletes "did a really great job of managing the conditions. We had outstanding performances in the men’s four and women’s single, both finishing first in their respective time trials. We hope for calmer weather tomorrow with the start of finals and look forward to medals in what will be close races," said coach ANDREW KNORR (Saskatoon).

BASEBALL: Saskatchewan had a rematch against Alberta, but fell 5-12.

TENNIS: Tennis Team All Mix took home silver hardware. The tennis athletes will be playing for individual medals tomorrow morning.